Commentary
Interpreting multivariable regression coefficients in observational clinical research: The Table 2 fallacy
An adjusted regression table can make a modelling decision look like a clinical finding. In many observational studies, the row of interest is the...
Lessons from Discover-NOW programme: Transforming chronic kidney disease care in North West London
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health emergency, resulting in significant health and economic burden. In Singapore, the prevalence of CKD is 15.6%,...
Serving as a medical expert witness: Avoiding common errors and potential pitfalls
With rising education levels and affluence in Singapore, there has been an increase in the public’s expectation for high standards of medical care, and...
Conversational AI and psychosis: A technological folie à deux
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has shown considerable promise in many fields of medicine. The use of machine learning algorithms and their ability to learn...
From screening to action: Overcoming challenges in musculoskeletal care
Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Conditions such as physical frailty, osteosarcopenia, mobility decline and falls affect millions of people and...
Different faces of atrial septal aneurysm
Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is a well-recognised abnormality on the echocardiogram with a prevalence rate of 2–3%. It is a mobile, localised saccular deformity...
The importance of multi-level resilience in healthcare systems in small countries like Singapore
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of developing resilient health systems that can adapt to crises while maintaining essential healthcare functions. The World...
Augmented intelligence: An emerging paradigm for AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across industries, including healthcare. In medicine, AI promises to assist in diagnosis, clinical documentation, triage and...
When is it ethically defensible for a medical practitioner to deviate from clinical practice...
In today’s world of rising average life expectancy, the world is populated by a significant number of older patients with complex illnesses and multiple...
Systemic disconnects in musculoskeletal healthcare across the care continuum
Globally, musculoskeletal disorders are the second leading cause of non-fatal disability, affecting more than 1.63 billion people.1 Conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, low...